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Rain has gone for now but still some low cloud. Weather rather changeable here so with no rain seems Plan A goes ahead with trip to Montmorency Falls. First up though usual walk but luckily no more photos need be taken……it’s like I felt the hands of Gabriel the Arc Angel reaching down compelling me. Who knew she was a smoker 👀

Coffee first up of course if can just find a park outside the Cafe du Choice . Sweet

Getting ready for Halloween around town which could be fun by next week. There was a pumpkin sitting in my chair in cafe

Officially a booteeful morning so would be nuts not to do some Sufferin on Dufferin with place all to myself. Ah crap

Day was looking good so after usual hearty breakfast caught the 800 bus out to Montmorency Falls. What a stunning view. Caught the cable down first for the full over view . Big surprise to see Trump there to greet us . He did ask for a donation 😏

These falls are taller than Niagara apparently but not as wide. Probably explains the 472 steps to get up and close

The closer you got the steeper the steps appeared . I tell ya as strange as it may sound without the fused ankle would be stuffed this holiday. Walked so much . Ah now we are getting closer

Once upon on high two bridges can walk across . One supposedly suspension but as rock solid as…..well….my fused ankle I guess. Once again stunning images and can see back to QC if ya squint. Always look for the big fookin boats I say

Time then to head back for the bus but on the way came across a fashion shoot for the Fall Vogue catalog. Green leaves Vancouver , turning orange here. Could be for Trump of course

As it was still a booteeful day thought we would go a couple of extra stops and go up the observatory deck and Lo and Behold it was free day for Aussies Seniors. 👨🏻‍🦳👵🏻Sometimes I tell ya, good stuff just happens

So much done and still only midday – let’s show them how Aussies drink

Thought we would take the scenic route home along the promenade and check on a few battlements along the way and see if Cruise ship has left. Ah crap

Ok think that’s a wrap for today tourist wise. Will go home, do some washing, chill and then head out for dinner later but I won’t bore you with those pictures .

Well ok then.

Excellent meal but of course in Canuckistan a fine $170 meal becomes $230 in the blink of an eye. Tips ok, but $25 taxes ! CMS.

Last day tomorrow looking chill . Hope weather behaves. After a glorious day today it rained solid going to and from dinner 🤷🏻‍♂️

As we all know the weather clowns are often right when predicting what you don’t want – a rainy start to day. Our hero will venture out regardless. Couldn’t get any better photos than yesterday morning so today it’s just some exercise and of course a coffee. Note: heros are brave not smart .

In continuing good news the rain got heavier once on the street. Hey maybe those 3000 tourists will stay on board today 🤔 Ah nope

Found my coffee place using flashlight function on iPhone. Interesting factoid – not many QC buildings have awnings. File that one away. Seems the QC on the coffee side is a bit lacking as today’s Cortado from new fave was rather creamy. Exhibit A

Then it was time for some Sufferin on Dufferin (patent pending) . In further good news had the place to myself somewhat surprisingly. Thought Canucks were tough. Then I remembered 90% of people have seen this trip have been Japanese tourists I shit you not . Thought I may have glanced a forlorn Kevvie Walters ambling along but kept my distance much like that between the Broncos backline and an effective tackle.😏

I must say these Gazebos definitely give me some Dead Zone vibes .

With no let up in rain likely in my lifetime we headed out for what ended up being a great morning. First up a short walk to Parliament House and see if any MCGAL (Make Canada Great At Last ) clowns around . Would be a great setting in fine weather 😏

Then we swam back down to Sufferin Terrace to catch the Funiculi Funicular down to cruise town. If nothing else it was fun to see all the tour groups under umbrellas- how do they know the leader 🤔 . Anyhoo on to the Museum Da Civilised for some kulcha. Put that cod ordinary Museum of Archeology in the shade

And in a stroke of luck there was also a Rasslin display on. Not a big fan but could certainly appreciate some of the technology employed. It almost made rasslin look real 🤓

Must be drinking time and as luck or damn good planning had it the oldest pub in Canuckistan was just down the street/river – L’Oncle Antoine. It was quaint and a few cruisers nipped in before us but we just sat at the bar because ….you know…it’s a bar. Seemed like Irish Whiskey weather but Ryan behind the bar seemed less than keen but pushed and made perfectly fine drink. It appears like 90 % of service people so far in Canuckistan , Ryan simply does not engage with people let alone smile . Being a people person I notice these things.

Then the fun started . Laughing Boy was cooking some bread and could already tell some one burnt the toast. Then the loudest smoke alarm possible went off . And they could not stop it for 30 mins. Cruisers left. LB said sorry, drinks are free now . Sweet , can we get another and stay the full 30 mins ? Blank look, tell ya sick of wasting the good stuff on these clowns.

Weather was not improving so thought catch a quick Uber up to The Wilderness and see some wild animals without pesky tourists around. It was great and all animals stood still for their photo 👍🏻

Must be time now to head back for Poutine Routine Quebec style. Found a comfy restaurant that served traditional Poutine so settled in. Perfectly fine but way too much to eat

Rain still coming down so time to head home. Being smart folk already had wine and cheese in for night if needed . Maybe time to watch some golf from Montreal .

That would be a no as the Presidents Cup held in CANADA is not on “free to air”in CAMADA. We had our afternoon cuppa and then headed out for a walk in very light drizzle so picked up a light dinner and back in for the day methinks . Bit of planning for tomorrow maybe because if dawns weather ok we may head up to nearby Montmorency Falls.

Now where is that wine 🤔

Smart choice getting the top floor as no noise above . Doesn’t mean I slept great of course. Did I mention I am an early morning person. Did I mention the breakfast – B&B remember – starts at 0830 😏 . The room is stunning with our own verandah but it is still dark at 0630 so got dressed with nearest clothes and headed down the spiral death case of doom trying to be quiet. Did notice breakfast was getting ready and the cheese was breathing – for 90 mins it seems

Street seems quiet and of course headed off in one direction away from anything to get feel of area. Took wrong turn to Dullsville

Then turned around and headed towards the Chateau. Turns out a thriving village and boardwalk and cafes and…….is only a 10 min walk away. Sweet , morning coffee sorted

Then onto the Chateau de FrontnBack . Stunning and so quiet at 7 am. Only thing ruining a perfect vista was the obligatory Starbucks in the Chateau 🤦🏻‍♂️ Bad weather predicted tomorrow so even though cloudy will get and about soon

Headed back for breakfast eventually. Did I mention we have a great verandah of our own and can look down on the common folk below. The welcoming committee was there waiting

Heading back down I said you go first sweetheart and catch me if I fall

Excellent breakfast had us fully charged to venture forth into the drizzle 😢 . So much to see in close proximity that could do a Vancity trick again and see it all in two days😏 The difference here though is such a beautiful area to walk through can do it every day and find somewhere new to eat and drink. Also weather forecast bad so best to get out when can . Walked down to Chateau and then took Funicular down to the touristy Petit Champlain. Lots of tourists around and reason soon to be revealed

Then it was coffee time and found a few friends nearby

Walked around the ramparts and onto La Citadelle to do some soldiering and flush a few cannons. Being French the cannons were all turned backwards anyway.

We did some research and liked idea of bubbly and oysters at Sam’s in the Chateau. The place was heaving with tourists but bar was quiet. Apart from the piano player. Would he play it again if asked ?

Casual walk home then for a break along Sufferin Terrace and past a few restaurants to check out for later . Our room is in a perfect location for easy walks . Why the massive crowds ? It seems QC is a popular cruise destination and I shit you not 11,000 tourists had docked just last 24 hrs 😳 Checked roster and seems on repeat

Time then to chill for a bit. Still cloudy but no rain and our selected restaurant for tonight is stumbling distance . Did drop into the Notre-Dame Basilica – the oldest church in Canada – and lit a candle for Mum on way home .

Our chosen restaurant just got zero Flash Stars ( 1 = 4 Michelin) . La Buche has traditional Québécois food – trying saying that 3 times quickly after a few sherberts. Tried to book online but want mobile number and CC. Pass. Actually walked past and went in. Hey Pierre can we book for tonight please. Non. Que ? ( just in case Spanish) Only online. I am standing in front of you and in front of reservation desk. No no only online . CMS. We shall instead go to L’Omelette and hopefully avoid French people 😏 Keen on the Tourtière which of course is traditional Canadian Meat Pie. Traditional Canadian meat of course is slow moving Moose .

We came , We Saw, We Paid. Um, it was filling. Service was very much in the “ chef just opened the can “ category. When at the end and asked for bill and after a few minutes he came back and asked what did Madame have ? the gig was up.

The rain had cleared so headed of for a day ending photo of Chateau to match day beginning one and did rather well. Saw a cruise ship set sail so went in to another chateau bar and asked for a seat but packed. “ be just as full tomorrow another 3000 coming in “ 🤦🏻‍♂️ Have we landed in peak tourist season without knowing 🤔

And it’s Goodnight from him

And it’s goodbye to Vancouver. All looking in place for first flight to Montreal today but time will tell. It certainly will be a packed flight and not looking forward to almost 5 hour flight with no frills. Biggest concern though of course is the unknown as first time with Air Canada . Seem to have an interesting boarding process going – after status load of course – window, middle, aisle. By time we board think over head compartment for bag will be very limited .

Ubers have been great in Vancouver and easy trip out to airport at 6 am. Smooth check in and drop off, through security and at our gate where there appears to be a large plane adjacent so at this stage all good.

Boarded early which was good with a full plane. System seemed to work ok and when got on had room overhead so all sweet. Left about 20 mins late – most of that waiting in queue. We had pre ordered a “meal” and that came out quickly and then a little late the drinks cart. Lady next to me ordered 2 coffee, an orange juice and a water. I got a free beer. After they left asked lady why so much and she said “ well they don’t come back”. Now she tells me ! Overall experience was fine for an economy flight. And they came back 🕺🏻

Arrived on time and easy connection to another full flight but pretty impressed with AC and many of the info available such as bag tagging etc. The Air Rouge flight was also packed and a bit late getting away due to usual assholes that turn up 5 mins before departure. Then we literally took 40 mins to back out and taxi for take off. For a 20 min flight ! CMS. Again luggage delivered on time and taxi had us at our B&B at 8 pm. To meet the charming Jolanta 😏 Yes we are in Frogtown. Choice of two rooms so took the one on top floor as great views and with wooden floors rather no one above. Herculean effort to get bags up 3 flights mind you

Been a long day so sign off now but suspect the charm and age of this building along with Jolanta – yes of course we have milk – will both amuse annoy over next 4 days .

And finally the Big Day has arrived .

Double Concession Holders . Woo Hoo 💃🏻🕺🏻

It was a rainy start to day but ventured out for final early morning coffee along Denman Street. At least the Zombies had been washed away. I will miss these . Until the next city of course

Quiet day then ahead but of course will celebrate CLP Day as now officially declared in Canuckistan. Sweet gesture. Even got the Prime Minister on Colbert to announce it

There will be packing, flight check ins etc but also a lunch at The Teahouse and maybe a last batch of Oysters at Papi’s later in day. Aw shucks. First up though is a special breakfast unique to Canuckistan Cuties

The weather wasn’t improving anytime soon. We have checked in for Air Canada flight tomorrow leaving at 910 am. It’s a two stepper to Quebec City via Montreal and needless to say if first one delayed significantly we could be stuck in Montreal for a night. Today’s flight is 2 hrs late which would screw us over. On same booking but different “company” but real issue is last flight out of Montreal is 1820 hrs and if you miss that one you are stuck 😏. Be much more relaxed when we switch to trains for a few trips and get this holiday back on track 🤓

Headed up to The Teahouse once more for Birthday Lunch. Food was delicious but service rather poor but they did bring out a candle for “birthday”. It’s on a rotating roster. In Quebec it my birthday then back to CLP in Montreal. Just for eating at restaurants of course 😏

The weather was gray and cool – much like myself – so we walked home which is a good idea after such rich food. Time for the dreary tasks of packing etc . We may go out for another walk but decided against oysters again just in case with many hours in the air tomorrow in cattle class. To be fair Vancouver pretty well done and dusted. It’s been a great week but it’s no NYC or even Chicago. More an LA. Some great attractions but more of a drop off point for more interesting places .

Like Quebec City . Start learning some Frog Speak I guess? Already have the casual indifference and general disdain down pat 👍🏻

Now, where did I leave my nuts?

Approaching first full week done and dusted and really have seen a lot. Again , Noah has put the tools down as the flooding rains not quite begun yet. Today is supposed to be cloudy and rainy but first impressions were good on early morning coffee stroll.

Will return to Cafe Portrait again for breakfast this morning which should set us up nicely for a quiet day eating then until fancy dinner tonight at St Lawrence restaurant. So that CLP is not completely spoilt tomorrow on her birthday ( time zone spoiler there fans 😏) we decided to do final laundry wash today.

Cafe Portrait was usual plentiful breakfast to set us up for the day. Of course now need to walk a bit of that off and weather may be about to turn a bit worse. Am I pleased ? Figure that one out yourself

Shocked I tell ya. Shocked I am. Waited a couple of hours at home for rain to pass but it never came so we headed out for a walk late morning as only about 20 mins each way to Downtown. Not that there is a lot to see in CBD really but the exercise was good. On the prowl for some quirk and things were desperate . Exhibit A

We had walked up and down Denman Street many times now and always intrigued by the Aussie Pie Shop so time to test their wares. Passed with flying colours. Shoulda started a week ago 😏

Quiet afternoon then before our special dinner tonight at St Lawrence. Of course it is Sept 23rd already back in Pietown so Nonna has already had wonderful birthday wishes via FaceTime with the munchkins. Birthdays overseas always last about 36 hrs 👏🏻👏🏻. Back to dinner . We have the set menu with choices each time . It is a Michelin star restaurant so expect to be leaving with spare tyre around midriff 😏

Duly arrived in daylight as surprisingly for a classy restaurant it is one block from skid row basically. The place is small certainly but never felt cramped although sitting next to the most unfriendly couple ever met at a classy restaurant. Their loss 😏 The staff were great from the get go and the food superb. Once again the drink prices were very reasonable so I had a cocktail, a beer and a wine 🤓

A simply wonderful night. Now have to think of something special to do tomorrow on Canuckistan Time. 🤔

Oh , and it did rain eventually

The start of the quiet 3 days 😏 Weather supposed to start to dim today but you wouldn’t know it by a booteeful early morning walk. Needed to get out early as had a terrible dream last night that a Zombie Apocalypse had started

Oh crap !

Took a sharp right down to the Bay as Zombies can’t swim . Just one of those magic 10 minute periods when the red glow in morning was in all its beauty. Luckily there were a few sailors loitering on beach so asked them what all the “ red sky in morning “ nonsense was and they said it’s a warning. “ Dont hang out with sailors on a deserted beach at 7 am in morning ya freak “ 😏 Fair call, let’s try Delany’s Coffee today

Canucks do seem to have a strong coffee culture. Plenty of cafes around to drown out Starbucks and Tim Horton and most serve Cortado 👍🏻 Not necessarily great coffee as tends to be strong but perfectly acceptable for being overseas.

The clouds had rolled in and even a little sprinkle had started. These weather folk know their stuff. Headed off for second morning stroll around the Seawall this time with wet weather jacket on and no sunglasses of course👍🏻

Headed off in general direction of some place in Canada where the cruise ships depart from. Halfway there the sun came out. CMS. Bloody same weather idiots we have at Home on an exchange programme I am guessing. Odd when you see their state of the art weather station

It was a very pleasant walk with a couple of interesting points of interest ( any other kind 🤔) until we arrived at big dock and it was very crowded . Reminds us once again why don’t think we are cruise folk. We walked around downtown a bit, had coffee and then walked back home. There are a couple of gentle hills but really the walks have been good and great to get some exercise. When you walk you see unexpected things like a Lego orca.

Time to relax a bit before grabbing some lunch close by. Once again simply getting out and walking around you find places of interest bordering on quirk.

Suitably rested we strolled up Denman Street where there are plenty of eateries and settled on the first of 17 Sushi places – Bullet Train Sushi. I am not easily impressed but use of technology and fun combined is a winner. Order food on a screen and soon it is delivered by bullet train

Relaxing afternoon then before heading out for usual drinks and eats around 430 pm. Once again a very pleasant day so we headed down to English Bay to see maybe our last sunset if weather clowns are ever right. When we partook in Cafe Portrait for breakfast we noted that they also did some cocktails. Given the pubs along Denman Street were chockers we opted for Aperol Spritzers at our new fave cafe

Noticed a Spanish Tapas bar next door so went for a walk to see the sun almost set once more and the beach was rather crowded now. Will miss this when we head inland more on Tuesday .

Back then for some Tapas and it was superb. Crowded of course on a Saturday night but we sat at window and watched the world go by . In case you think we fell for the old lamb chop shim sham I forgot to take photo before hooking in 🤦🏻‍♂️

That’s another great day in the can and really has been a great week and have always found something to do new each day and now starting to have some great meals. We shall see what tomorrow brings and then ring weather bureau and give them the update 😏

For the fans with the withdrawal DTs, for some reason Facebook removed my blog yesterday as Spam ! Not sure if that is Canuck speak for Poutine but anyway here is link. It was a ripper 😏

https://flashman.me/2024/09/19/ptp-day-4/

Different start to day on what looks like a beauty. Let’s do a coffee run back at Milanos as Cortado was good yesterday. First customer so obviously made barista’s day . It’s the little things that count.

Plan A today then seems a good place to start. Let’s try a local hot breakfast and then walk that off scouting the region for erections of interest. Never a dull moment. 🤓 Did I mention it was a ball tearer day 😏 Not as cool as I would like but then I am a unique individual . Apparently .

Cafe Portrait was chosen and it is a winner . While waiting for breakfast we sat for a portrait and think they nailed it 👏🏻

Food was certainly worth the wait and suspect we shall return on the weekend

We made a slight detour on way home to check out the fancy Barclays Square but there were no nightingales singing just some ravens swooping. Great to walk off our substantial breakfast.

On such a nice day decided to head up to Stanley Park once more but this time just on our own two feet. I did ask CLP for a piggy back but she wasn’t keen. Nice to walk more on the inside now and before you knew it we were back at Ferguson Point

Apparently there are other attractions there for when I am not on scene in person including the rather fancy Teahouse. Too early for lunch but sated ourselves with a coffee and a luscious brownie.

Then it was time for another plan. We are so efficient and adaptable we had already compressed 5 days of sights into 3 . We decided to walk the brownie off and head back to Denham Street and then 2 buses and a cut lunch to West Vancouver to check out the Museum of Anthropology on the UBC campus. Look, I wouldn’t walk over wet grass to go back but it was impressive if you like multiple wood carvings and garish clothes I guess .

Again adaptable plans made on the go and resulted in a full day but a bit parched and hungry by now ( forgot the cut lunch 🤦🏻‍♂️) so ubered back to English Bay for a cold one at Sylvia’s and it was perfect . Classy establishment with reasonable prices . We sat at the bar with the common folk but of course didn’t mingle.

That went down rather well and easy . Do we have another or go get something to eat seeing as how half a chocolate brownie is not quite lunch. Easy winner

Now , we were hungry and just up the road was a fish and chippery which sounded perfect. Up market one as well so started with some oysters as you do . And another wine . I think CLP was there

Wobbly Boot on now and time to waddle home even if CLP begged to stay for another sunset 😏 Ouch

Hindsight is a wonderful thing especially in tight jeans . 4 full days in Vancouver and taking into account our extreme efficiency in the planning caper we have pretty well ticked all the boxes we had. We kinda wish we had one or two less days (3 to go) in Vancouver and added them to Quebec City. There were contributing factors like not spending a special day approaching in airports or on planes and definitely a problem of the first world kind but still putting it out there. One day of relaxing is fine but 3 may be a stretch especially if bad weather comes in as predicted. There are of course still things to look forward to like a special dinner on Sunday night

And another glorious sunset soon surely 🌝

Today’s plan then is to head out to Capilano Suspension Bridge…..wait a minute , didn’t we do that yesterday in a fanciful fit of foretelling 🤔 Ok , Plan B. Yes folks its time to Pass the Poutine although not always possible with all that cheese, no shit. As not routine to poutine before noontine we needed to fill in the morning . Checking my 4 weather apps only confused more but general concensus was cloud plus or minus sun but no rain. Sounds like time to get out the straw hat and hit the water with a day pass on the Ferries of False Creek. We can hop on and hop off – but probably smart to wait until we dock each time – at Granville Island , David Lam Park, Stamps Landing , Yaletown….ok you get the drift, tides permitting . If time permits we can go up Truth Tributary but to be honest doesn’t really appeal. Prefer to stick to a plan much like cheese to a colon.

Of course it wasn’t too long before word got out that a relative of Errol Flynn was back and everyone wanted my charter. Impressive but not really practical. Bit like the new boarding groups on Qantas , you don’t want to be on the last boat when it comes to docking. Look when Canucks make an effort I like to reward them so promised to try each boat out at some stage . As I say at least a Canuck gave a Fuck.

Cloud hung around for a few more hours than expected and made a rather dull trip just a bit duller. We went all the way to the last stop first up as had an all day pass. Smart eh. It was the Science Centre and in a previous world where World Fair was held. I think the birds may have been exposed to some radiation leaks 😏

Then it was back on next ferry and off to Yaletown for a coffee. Says a lot about a place when a stationary steam engine is the highlight. We did eventually find a pretty good coffee place which was tantalisingly close to a drinking establishment. I played smart

We were told that the room cleaners would service room between 9 and 3 so keen to stay out as long as possible. Remember this tidbit for later fans . It was still cloudy so a 20 min walk back down to a dock to catch a ferry to another dull place didn’t appeal. What could we do 🤔

I know what I wanted but CLP wasn’t prepared to wait for me so I didn’t bother 😢 It was now or never, it’s Poutine time. Another 20 min walk had us at Poutine Paradise in Davie Street. I got some meat in mine just in case arteries put up a fight.

So now the weather had cleared and once again CLP had a great plan. As weather may deteriorate after tomorrow let’s go to Vancouver Lookout today as should be great views. A quick google maps for bus stations also noted it as closed as “full” . Ok let’s book online. Hmm , simple enough but no time period to book. Odd, let’s hop in a bus anyway, act dumb ie American and see if they let us up or at least book us a time tomorrow. The apocalypse had struck and no one around on ground floor with either a ticket office or a helpful zombie. The sign above elevator did say “closed for private event”. Maybe an Errol Flynn Retrospective ? Let’s go up anyway as outside elevator with views. Ok, doors didn’t open at lookout level. What the hell lets go up to revolving restaurant and maybe get a drink. I tell ya some times it’s just one knob kiss after another, even in a long term relationship 🤓 . We sat against the window while as usual the world revolved around me. We wanted to get a full turn in so ordered some lobster sliders to go with our cocktails. Simply a magic hour and now we don’t need to go back tomorrow with GU 👏🏻

From on high you can see all that Vancouver has to offer and even clear examples of how Canucks park 🤦🏻‍♂️

We have done so much in only 3 days it’s going to be hard to keep up the pace. Booteeful afternoon again so will head down for another sunset . Drinking may be involved but doubt it 😂

As for the tidbit? The old service shim sham methinks. We got home after 2 pm to same room we left🤔 Within 5 mins knock on door and two service personnel asked to come in. Guess they wanted to make sure they got a tip in person. Ok, fair play you deserve it I am sure.

Not even thinking of a plan tomorrow. Just sit tight and wait for CLP to get another lightbulb moment mid morning 💡

Decided to have another crack at a beach sunset . Looked a tad cloudy so went with Plan C. Beer .

Then on way home whoa and behold a Festivus miracle . Goodnight

Fair to say all the walking yesterday reminds this little black duck that the ankle isn’t quite tickety boo and never will be. Not too restrictive during day but when you stop you do feel it and does impact sleep that night before it tends to recover just in time for more abuse next day. Today’s plan then is a Scoot in Stanley. Tossed up between bike and scooter but went with the old fave. Stanley Park is nice and close to our lodgings and will kick off at 0830. For a 3 hr cruise…..

Weather should be ok with some cloud and maybe some sun. Just that pesky temperature where not sure if need jumper or not until it’s too late to change mind 😏

Edit: SUN IS OUT, Pack the sluggos 😳

We chose Joes Cycles as was across the road and he went to a lot of effort to name his business 😏 Deux Scooters siv voo play Garçon I said hoping for the local French discount . Didn’t work but then who would want to pretend to be a Frog for more than a minute. Off we scooted with gay abandon but a solid helmet. It was indeed a glorious day now as we headed in our counter clockwise direction on designated bike paths . First stop was some totem poles.

Second stop was break the stand. Yep tried to engage stand and it snapped off. I quickly thought what was in he waiver I signed but then remembered I didn’t read it 🤓 It was pointed out to me I should have . Here is one I prepared earlier, almost as if they knew I was coming

On we continued park to the left, water to the right here I am stuck in the middle with you .

As we made it around to the other side there was the beautiful vista of Lions Gate bridge and some tart sunning herself on a rock.

All good things come to an end – except luvin relationships – and we headed out of park and back to Joe who wasn’t fussed about the broken stand . “ You Aussies “ he guffawed so I threw in a $1 tip. We then decided to have a coffee at Milanos nearby and in keeping with a great day they had Cortados. Could the day get any better. Glad you asked

My honey …..wait for it……suggested as weather lovely why not go to Capilano Suspension bridge today . Sounds cool let’s check what times are available and book some tickets online. Basically would take you 20 mins to fill in the nonsense so thought let’s roll with it and just walk up to nearest free shuttle pick up and risk buying tickets when we arrive even if we have to wait a while for a free time slot. Blue Horizon hotel was spot and a good 15 mins walk for a regular 15 min shuttle. 20 mins later with no shuttle we smelt a dead otter. Another couple also waiting rang the number and was not impressed when told they were not using that stop today, you have to walk another 10 mins to Hyatt Regency . CMS.

Side Note here. Have an Airalo eSIM which works fine BUT is data only ergo can’t make calls or receive messages etc . Lesson learnt, still have the tremors every now and again.

Ok so we trudged to HR and made last shuttle before they went on a 45 min hiatus. Duly arrived with half of Japan and went to the ticket counter with several others. Bought our tickets and asked “ what time space can we enter as didn’t book online” Anytime, in ya go. CMS.

There were plenty of people around but not over crowded at all. Suspension bridge was as expected with great views ,mostly of Japanese women stuck after about 10 m😀 .

Plenty of walks around amongst tree tops to do but ankle was screaming by now so CLP continued on . She said she couldn’t bear to be without me for long and duly returned shortly with a moose she had caught and already had mounted . She’s a keeper

That was certainly a full morning but on such a glorious day no rush to head home to unit. Instead we headed back on shuttle right through to Canada Place ,adjacent to Steamworks😏 It’s Muling time …for some

Time for a quick bite then, couple more Souvenirs and head home . Next on agenda is first wash of the holiday so really it’s been the perfect day for CLP. Ouch that hurt . Chill for a couple , reset ankle and then head out later for a drink down near English Beach again

Drink done, Day ended. And it’s goodnight from Canuckistan on another great day